Account of GODOLPHIN, Hunter Valley, NSW.

Lot 1310 (100% GST)     DEFERENCE                  Stable A 17

Bay gelding              (Branded : nr sh; 34 over 6 off sh)           Foaled in 2016

EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) (Bay 2000-Stud 2004). 7 wins-2 at 2, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Champion Sire in Aust. in 2012-13. Sire of 2172 rnrs, 1522 wnrs, 179 SW. His SH-bred progeny inc SW Overreach (ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1), Guelph, Mr Stunning, Microphone, Earthquake, Amber Sky, Bivouac, Flamberge, Helmet, September Run, etc. His NH-bred progeny inc SW Excelebration, Margot Did, Queen Supreme, Outstrip, etc.

1st dam

OBSEQUIOUS, by Lonhro. 3 wins-1 at 2-1000m to 1200m, $394,700, ATC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, AJC San Domenico S., Gr.3, Lansdowne 2YO H., 2d AJC Roman Consul S., Gr.2, STC Reisling S., Gr.2, MVRC Typhoon Tracy S., L. Dam of 4 named foals, all winners-

INGRATIATING (c. by Frosted). Winner at 2 at 1000m, $151,000, in 2020-21, VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L, 2d VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3.

Deference (g. by Exceed and Excel). 2 wins. See below.

Courtly (g. by Street Cry). 4 wins 1250m to 1600m, $106,905.

Submissive (f. by Street Cry). 2 wins at 1200m, 1350m.

2nd dam

SYCOPHANT, by Commands. Winner at 2 at 1000m, AJC Leger 2YO H. Half-sister to Sydney Owner. Dam of 8 foals, 4 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

OBSEQUIOUS (Lonhro). 3 wins. See above.

Esperance - Circuit Master (Mac.). 5 wins-1 at 2-1000m to 1200m, $295,519, to 2019-20, ATC Everest Carnival H., Cellarbrations H., Trapeze Artist at Widden H., MRC Sheamus Mills Bloodstock H., 2d MVRC Strathmore Bendigo Bank H., VRC Seppelt Drumborg Grand H., Festive Season Sprint H., ATC Hyland Race Colours H., 3d MRC Lamaro's Hotel H.

3rd dam

SHAND, by Quest for Fame. 5 wins-1 at 2-900m to 1200m, STC Dahlia H., Leichhardt H. Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Sydney Owner (Octagonal). 2 wins at 2 at 1000m, 1250m, STC Bright Print 2YO H., 3d STC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, AJC Webster Signs 2YO H., Lyrebird H., HKJC Game Spirit H. Dam of 3 winners-

Wrapped in Blue. Winner at 1000m, SCTC Sky Racing Replays P.

Royal Occasion. 6 wins 1010m to 1350m, $150,582, Ipswich TC Optus Business Direct H., GCTC Jaguar F-Type H., Ipswich TC Sirromet Wines H., 2d BRC Ubet H., Balmerino H., Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's H.

Take the Oath. 3 wins 1300m to 1600m, $100,690, ATC Lake Moore H., El Alamein H., Members Terrace P., 2d AJC Glenmore Park H.

Buona Fortuna. 3 wins at 1000m, 1100m, STC Hyland Race Colours H., 2d AJC Woodbine H., STC SGE Credit Union H.

Granshan. Raced twice. Grandam of-

Get Stuck In. 9 wins-3 in succession-1200m to 2020m, $359,825, to 2020-21, BRC Gallopers Sports Club H., Sky Racing H., TAB H., Hamilton Hotel H., Brc.com.au H., Keiba Asiatic H., United Workers Union H.

Red Impulse. 3 wins 1000m to 1300m to 2020-21.